A Madison man has been charged with trying to provide support for ISIS.

According to the U.S Justice Department, 34-year-old Joshua Ray Van Haften intended to travel to Iraq or Syria to join the militant group. He was arrested Wednesday at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. He was in custody on an international flight from Turkey.

The complaint alleges that Van Haften left the United States on August 26, 2014, and traveled to Istanbul. As alleged in the complaint, Turkey shares a land border with Syria and is known to be an entry point into Syria for those who wish to join ISIL.

“Van Haften traveled overseas for the alleged purpose of joining and attempting to provide material support to ISIL,” said Assistant Attorney General Carlin. “Stemming the flow of foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria and holding accountable those who attempt to provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations remains a top priority for the National Security Division. I would like to thank all the agents, analysts and prosecutors who are responsible for this case.”

According to Heavy.com, Van Haften has a previous criminal record. If convicted of the new charges, Van Haften faces up to 15 years in a federal prison.

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